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When Eyes Listen
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When Eyes Listen |
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Magnus
since 2001-10-10
Posts 14135South Carolina, USA 
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When a hand reaches out, should one cast aside a gesture as one would trash upon a two way street going nowhere? When a glance falls upon a face, and eyes divert to the pavement, does this mean the gaze goes unanswered? If my hand and gaze were offered to you, would you cast me into the abyss of emotional garbage....or just simply allow me to say and feel “hello”. Might the innocence of the moment carry the scorn of another year? A time when eyes never felt the humanity of tenderness, of silent grace... In glance, or touch of a moment most kind, when a hand is offered, or a look speaks, as eyes listen.... |
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gemjop Member Elite
since 2002-11-18
Posts 2587Pencilveinia, USA |
You know what, this says so much. it's a shame that a friendly glance or touch are often received by the person as something intimidating. only too often will people rather look down whilst passing eachother by in the street, when theres so much joy to be found in a "good morning" or "hello" or a smile with eyes. "In glance, or touch of a moment most kind, when a hand is offered, or a look speaks, as eyes listen...." wonderfully written magnus. something we should all think about. communication.  lots of love, gemma xxxxxxxxxx learning each day, for you and i, our paths have met, i've already learnt that you are love. |
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garysgirl 
since 2002-09-29
Posts 19237Florida, USA |
Yes, Barry, I love this, too. You did say a lot here. If only people could be like they used to be and not be afraid to just be FRIENDLY to each other...with a smile and a hello...maybe a hug or handshake. Thank you for this, Barry...  "Love makes the world go around" |
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Bill Charles Member Patricius
since 2000-07-11
Posts 10619highways, & byways, for now |
Barry - catchy title, and the eyes do listen... BC |
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Aenimal Member Rara Avis
since 2002-11-18
Posts 7350the ass-end of space |
Great write, though it wasn't intended, I came out with a different interpretation once I'd read this. I thought you were speaking of a past love and if you met her again would she spurn the gesture. I just came away with it since I have recently thought of a past love and wondered what we would do if we ran into eachother considering how we left things. |
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Martie
Moderator
Member Empyrean
since 1999-09-21
Posts 28049California |
Barry Eye contact and a smile mean alot to me, and I try to give them out too, without seeming forward...usually I get them back and two people feel better for it.  |
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Enchantress Member Empyrean
since 2001-08-14
Posts 35113Canada eh. |
"Might the innocence of the moment carry the scorn of another year? A time when eyes never felt the humanity of tenderness, of silent grace... In glance, or touch of a moment most kind, when a hand is offered, or a look speaks, as eyes listen...." ========================================== Excellent Barry...much to think about here. ~Hugs & Smiles~ ~Time has cast a spell on you, |
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ShadowRider Senior Member
since 2001-07-14
Posts 1038USA |
Indifference, scorn leaves a sentiment, unborn But behind the lids of squinted sight is a flickering of truth, a blink of light so Open wide and look within spirits easily hurt, hearts of tin and someday you shall see what great goodness God intended for thee Spoken with an intuitive eye, Barry! |
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Sunshine
Administrator
Member Empyrean
since 1999-06-25
Posts 63354Listening to every heart |
quote: Just had to share... Thank you Barry! |
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Gentle Spirit Member Patricius
since 2000-10-09
Posts 13989 |
Ah yes Barry, the eyes do so say so in so many ways.....well done! |
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vandana
since 1999-10-22
Posts 10463USA |
enjoyed  |
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regards2you Member Elite
since 2002-10-01
Posts 3940California |
Yes Barry, it is all in the eyes, not only romantically, but as friendship and in passing. Enjoyed a great deal. Pat ..without surrender, be on good terms with all persons.. |
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CSKpoet Senior Member
since 2002-07-12
Posts 845Island in Paradise |
Eye contact, a smile, and a cheerful hello are my style and often not received here in hawaii where other cultures reject that behaviour sad sad sad..but an oh so great write Barry. And alohas with warm hugs and smiles to you always, Cher Poetry is: |
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passing shadows Member Empyrean
since 1999-08-26
Posts 45577displaced |
just gorgeous Barry! I needed this tonight, more than you know. |
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